I have been involved with KeyImagery for a while now. At first I didnt have many downloads, but in the last few months they have been steadily increasing. Why not go and check it out. They are a New Zealand based company, and are starting to shoot a few goals. Their site is very easy to navigate around and has alot of useful information regarding entering the world of stock photography. I look forward to sharing alot more info about KeyImagery as I begin to upload more images to their site.
Until next time, keep shooting
Regards,
Adrian Matthiassen
CEO Aspect Images
Monday, April 20, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Squidoo - Another Handy Marketing Tool
Hey there,
I have found another useful tool to promote yourself and your business. It is a site called SQUIDOO, and it is lots of fun. Why not go there now and check it out. On it I have information on how to make money from your photography. Let me know what you think.....
Until next time, keep shooting
Regards,
Adrian Matthiassen
CEO Aspect Images
I have found another useful tool to promote yourself and your business. It is a site called SQUIDOO, and it is lots of fun. Why not go there now and check it out. On it I have information on how to make money from your photography. Let me know what you think.....
Until next time, keep shooting
Regards,
Adrian Matthiassen
CEO Aspect Images
Saturday, April 11, 2009
To Lease or Not To Lease, That is The Question
When alot of people think of buying an SLR camera for their business, the last thought that usually goes through their mind is renting their equipment. For most people, they don't give renting a second thought, or they don't even realise that you can rent your gear.
Obviously individuals circumstances differ, however renting is becoming a very popular option amongst pro photographers. I personally rent my Nikon D300 and a few of my lenses simply because it gives me more advantages. The company I rent through offer me full insurance on all of my products, not only that, if I need to send any of my equipment off for warranty repairs, they provide me with loan equipment until mine has been repaired. At the end of my rental agreement I have the option of keeping my camera, or upgrading to new equipment. And the best thing of all is that under Australia's current tax laws I can claim my repayments back as a tax deduction in full.
So when you are thinking of purchasing an SLR camera, take a moment to consider whether it will be better for you to rent or lease your equipment instead.
Until next time, keep clicking
Regards,
Adrian
CEO Aspect Images
Obviously individuals circumstances differ, however renting is becoming a very popular option amongst pro photographers. I personally rent my Nikon D300 and a few of my lenses simply because it gives me more advantages. The company I rent through offer me full insurance on all of my products, not only that, if I need to send any of my equipment off for warranty repairs, they provide me with loan equipment until mine has been repaired. At the end of my rental agreement I have the option of keeping my camera, or upgrading to new equipment. And the best thing of all is that under Australia's current tax laws I can claim my repayments back as a tax deduction in full.
So when you are thinking of purchasing an SLR camera, take a moment to consider whether it will be better for you to rent or lease your equipment instead.
Until next time, keep clicking
Regards,
Adrian
CEO Aspect Images
The Camera I Use
Many people ask me in my photography mentoring sessions, "Adrian, what camera do you use?". I have been using Nikon gear for nearly 20 years. I remember the first camera I received was a gift from my beautiful sister Marina. Little did she realise the path she had set me on with that gift.
Now I use the Nikon D300 It is a fantastic camera, and suits me fine. My next major purchase for my photography business Aspect Images will be the Nikon D3x, which is an awesome 24 megapixel camera, but that is a purchase that I will be saving long and hard for
If you would like to read more about the Nikon D300, just follow the link to my blog on this wonderful camera
Until next time, keep snapping
Regards,
Adrian
CEO Aspect Images
Now I use the Nikon D300 It is a fantastic camera, and suits me fine. My next major purchase for my photography business Aspect Images will be the Nikon D3x, which is an awesome 24 megapixel camera, but that is a purchase that I will be saving long and hard for
If you would like to read more about the Nikon D300, just follow the link to my blog on this wonderful camera
Until next time, keep snapping
Regards,
Adrian
CEO Aspect Images
Friday, April 10, 2009
Using Your Camera To Create Passive Income Streams
I chat to alot of aspiring photographers every day who feel a little lost with what to do with their amazing photos. I am asked all the time to review someones portfolio of work. Some shots can be breathtaking, while others....well.... But the one thing that all of these people have in common is an inner yearning to do more with their images, yet they dont know quite how to go about it.
Part of my role as a photographic mentor is to inspire and encourage people to acheive greatness in their work, while at the same time showing them ways to gain some type of financial reward for their hard work.
Alot of people think that earning an income from photography is unacheivable and wouldnt have the slightest idea of how to go about it. When I first started out in the game I was in exactly the same boat. I would knock on doors, do leaflet drops in the neighbourhood, anything I could just to get a gig. But it was never enough to earn a living from it so that I could leave my day job.
Then i started thinking smarter about things, and realised that there were ways that I could make a passive income, without investing too much time or even any great outlay of money. There are many passive income streams that you can use to bring in a few extra dollars each month. I am involved with a few stock photography agencies such as istockphoto and shutterstock. These sites allow you to upload your images for free and sell them for you. In return you get a royalty payment for whatever sells.
I have been doing it for over 3 years, and am now earning roughly $300-$400 per month. Initially it took a little while for me to get started, but when I saw the potential of stock photography, I started uploading like mad. The benefits are that it costs you nothing, and you can start earning money without too much effort.
Stay tuned and I will post more about stock photography sites in the near future and give you a greater understanding of how they work in greater detail. Meanwhile, why not go and check them out for yourself.....Shutterstock and istockphoto If you like, you can join them for free while you are there and get started earning a few extra dollars each month.
Until next time, keep smiling
Adrian
CEO Aspect Images
Part of my role as a photographic mentor is to inspire and encourage people to acheive greatness in their work, while at the same time showing them ways to gain some type of financial reward for their hard work.
Alot of people think that earning an income from photography is unacheivable and wouldnt have the slightest idea of how to go about it. When I first started out in the game I was in exactly the same boat. I would knock on doors, do leaflet drops in the neighbourhood, anything I could just to get a gig. But it was never enough to earn a living from it so that I could leave my day job.
Then i started thinking smarter about things, and realised that there were ways that I could make a passive income, without investing too much time or even any great outlay of money. There are many passive income streams that you can use to bring in a few extra dollars each month. I am involved with a few stock photography agencies such as istockphoto and shutterstock. These sites allow you to upload your images for free and sell them for you. In return you get a royalty payment for whatever sells.
I have been doing it for over 3 years, and am now earning roughly $300-$400 per month. Initially it took a little while for me to get started, but when I saw the potential of stock photography, I started uploading like mad. The benefits are that it costs you nothing, and you can start earning money without too much effort.
Stay tuned and I will post more about stock photography sites in the near future and give you a greater understanding of how they work in greater detail. Meanwhile, why not go and check them out for yourself.....Shutterstock and istockphoto If you like, you can join them for free while you are there and get started earning a few extra dollars each month.
Until next time, keep smiling
Adrian
CEO Aspect Images
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Photographing Pets
Another way to be able to make a few dollars from your photographic passion is to photograph pets. Everyone wants to have that special shot of their dog, cat, bird or even their turtle. It's also a good way to build your portfolio.
Animals are lots of fun to photograph, so why not grab your camera and go to the local park, or even a dog show. Dont forget to print out a small contact card to give to the owners of the animals in question. You will be surprised just how many people would be interested in getting a shot of their pet. It is also a good way to network your business. You can get so many leads when people realise that you are doing your photography for a profession. Let them know that if you get a referral because they told a friend about you that you will give them their prints for free.
Building your business isnt a hard thing to do. Opportunities abound everywhere. Get creative and dont be shy.
Until next time, happy shooting
Regards,
Adrian
CEO Aspect Images
Animals are lots of fun to photograph, so why not grab your camera and go to the local park, or even a dog show. Dont forget to print out a small contact card to give to the owners of the animals in question. You will be surprised just how many people would be interested in getting a shot of their pet. It is also a good way to network your business. You can get so many leads when people realise that you are doing your photography for a profession. Let them know that if you get a referral because they told a friend about you that you will give them their prints for free.
Building your business isnt a hard thing to do. Opportunities abound everywhere. Get creative and dont be shy.
Until next time, happy shooting
Regards,
Adrian
CEO Aspect Images
Monday, April 6, 2009
Making Money From Google Ads
Today I discovered the power of passive income for my photography business. Passive income is income that you have not had to put much effort into earning for your business. It is an income that just ticks away in the background earning you a small amount of money each month, without the need for a great amount of capital outlay.
My father once said to me that many small streams make a big river. He was a wise man. I have tried to take his advice as often as I can in regards to this. If i could combine all of my small income streams, I realised that they would actuall make a large some of money in any given month. It is not something that happens overnight. There are no free rides in life. There is always some initial work that needs to be done on my part. But with consistency and diligence my income has been steadily building over the last year or so.
I still work a nine to five job, although i believe those days will be short lived. I want to be able to free up my time to concentrate on the passion I love the most; my photography. But to do this I need to create some alternative income streams to supplement my income. I won't go into great lengths in this post, but rather as the days and weeks go by, I will pass on some handy hints I have picked up along the way, so make sure that you stay tuned
One of these income streams that I hope will turn into a river I will be discussing in greater detail in my other blog makingmoneyfromgoogleads.blogspot.com
I have also created a blog at squidoo.com/aspectimages
Until next time,
take care of yourselves
My father once said to me that many small streams make a big river. He was a wise man. I have tried to take his advice as often as I can in regards to this. If i could combine all of my small income streams, I realised that they would actuall make a large some of money in any given month. It is not something that happens overnight. There are no free rides in life. There is always some initial work that needs to be done on my part. But with consistency and diligence my income has been steadily building over the last year or so.
I still work a nine to five job, although i believe those days will be short lived. I want to be able to free up my time to concentrate on the passion I love the most; my photography. But to do this I need to create some alternative income streams to supplement my income. I won't go into great lengths in this post, but rather as the days and weeks go by, I will pass on some handy hints I have picked up along the way, so make sure that you stay tuned
One of these income streams that I hope will turn into a river I will be discussing in greater detail in my other blog makingmoneyfromgoogleads.blogspot.com
I have also created a blog at squidoo.com/aspectimages
Until next time,
take care of yourselves
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